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uforholdsmessig

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

uforholdsmessig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

u-for-holds-mes-sig

Pronunciation

/ʉfɔrˈhɔldsˌmɛsːɪɡ/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

u- + forhold + -messig

The word 'uforholdsmessig' is divided into five syllables: u-for-holds-mes-sig. It consists of a prefix 'u-', root 'forhold', and suffix '-messig'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Disproportionate, unreasonable, excessive.

    Disproportionate

    “Han krevde en uforholdsmessig pris.”

    “Det er en uforholdsmessig reaksjon på hendelsen.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.

Syllables

5
u/ʉ/
for/fɔr/
holds/hɔlds/
mes/mɛs/
sig/sɪɡ/

u — Open syllable, vowel onset.. for — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. holds — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster onset.. mes — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. sig — Closed syllable, consonant onset.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together to form onsets.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • The consonant cluster 'ld' in 'holds-' could potentially be split, but Nynorsk favors maximizing onsets.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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